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Oh sorry. Yes, they show up once you're offered an interview.
2010-2011 University of Rochester Application Thread
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Oh sorry. Yes, they show up once you're offered an interview.
Interview invite 8/24
Secondary submitted 8/12
Complete email 8/16
Secondary submitted 8/12
Complete email 8/16
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Interview invite!
Complete 8/16
Invite 9/8
Interview 10/29
3.73/33Q OOS
Anyone know the best way to get to UR from Boston? I'm probably going to have to make the 8 hr drive aren't I...
Complete 8/16
Invite 9/8
Interview 10/29
3.73/33Q OOS
Anyone know the best way to get to UR from Boston? I'm probably going to have to make the 8 hr drive aren't I...
Interview Invite!
Complete 8/16
Interview 10/29 - so psyched!
Just found out that there's an airport! Woohoo! (Tickets are pretty cheap too - about $100, cheaper than Amtrak and faster thank goodness!)
If you search with priceline (or whichever site you prefer) the airport can be found as "ROCHESTER,NY" or "ROC"
Complete 8/16
Interview 10/29 - so psyched!
Just found out that there's an airport! Woohoo! (Tickets are pretty cheap too - about $100, cheaper than Amtrak and faster thank goodness!)
If you search with priceline (or whichever site you prefer) the airport can be found as "ROCHESTER,NY" or "ROC"
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Thanks! 🙂 I just found the airport though and will be using that instead (7 hour train ride is just too much)
anyone know if rochester do things in order?
Last year they didn't, it was random review.
If i remember correctly there was no essay here or did i miss it?
It's only if you're invited to interview
ok gotcha🙂
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i was complete 8/16.. no news!
no news; complete around the same time
Hey does anyone know what the rate of acceptance is for Rochester? Are they one of those schools that interviews a lot and then waitlists a lot or do interviewees have a good shot?
I have an interview on 10/29 -- trying to figure out what the best way to get to Rochester is...Megabus will probably be the way to go for me (from Boston)...
I have an interview on 10/29 -- trying to figure out what the best way to get to Rochester is...Megabus will probably be the way to go for me (from Boston)...
according to http://www.medicalschoolsinusa.com/:
4125 apps
680 interviews
265 accepted
104 matriculate
not sure about waitlists
Submitted 08/23
Invite Received 09/21
Interview 11/12
3.74/3.64 science
33R
OOS
My first invite, very relieved!
Invite Received 09/21
Interview 11/12
3.74/3.64 science
33R
OOS
My first invite, very relieved!
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
no submit button, just save.
Please briefly list your 4 most significant extra-curricular/volunteer experiences 25 word limit
(no more than a half-page/question)
- What interests do you hope to continue or develop as you pursue your medical education at Rochester?
- Currently, knowing you may change your mind, what medical career pathway (academic, private practice, specialty area) are you considering, and what factors have contributed to your choice?
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I just noticed that my letters, which had previously been downloaded in July, were re-downloaded last week :O Could this mean that they're reviewing my app now? Has anyone who has received an interview invitation noticed whether their letters were re-downloaded before they received their invite?
I haven't gotten another complete e-mail actually : \ But the business day isn't over yet! I don't think this puts us at the bottom of the pile - it could mean that our apps are going to be forwarded to the admissions committee now! Oh the horror...
Yes - it should say the name of the letter and then there should be a date and time next to that!
oops double post
Ya mine were downloaded on same 9/22 after bein on AAMC on 9/02. I got my interview invite today!!!! the questions are not that bad I was dreading another secondary essay but at this point, i really really dont mind doing more!!!!
Mine were also downloaded on 9/22, but I haven't heard anything yet. Anyone else hear something?
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The University of Rochester School of Medicine is inside the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) - Strong Memorial Hospital. That is the primary training site. There are also rotations at Highland Hospital, which is part of the URMC, and is a couple of blocks away. All of the residents at Highland Hospital are University of Rochester residents who are rotating there, and even faculty go back and forth from Strong. Students also rotate at Rochester General Hospital, a community hospital, and Park Ridge Hospital. (There are a couple of other more specific sites too - like for Psych you can rotate at the state hospital, and for Neuro you can be at the VA, but those are just a tiny handful of third years each year).
What are we supposed to see under the document status tab? It shows my letters have been received on 9/30/10, but nothing under transcripts. Is it supposed to show anything there? I already got a complete email from Rochester on 9/30, so maybe I'm just being paranoid...
app completed 8 11 and no news of any sort yet. how do you even know if they downloaded it?
Complete email mid-August
Interview invite 10/13 (yesterday)
Interview early December
I wouldn't write any more than the 25 words.
First - going over by 10 words is significant, since 10 is 40% of 25 - it will stand out.
Second - they're pretty clear what the purpose of these 25-word descriptions are. They do closed file interviews, where the only information the interviewer will have about your activities are these four 25-word descriptions you write. These are not meant to be standalone descriptions of your activities. They are "teasers" which will function as jumping off points for discussion during your interview. In other words, it's good if they're incomplete in the sense that they leave your interviewer wanting to know more and wanting to ask you questions.
Interview invite 10/13 (yesterday)
Interview early December
Dr Pepp3r said:
I wouldn't write any more than the 25 words.
First - going over by 10 words is significant, since 10 is 40% of 25 - it will stand out.
Second - they're pretty clear what the purpose of these 25-word descriptions are. They do closed file interviews, where the only information the interviewer will have about your activities are these four 25-word descriptions you write. These are not meant to be standalone descriptions of your activities. They are "teasers" which will function as jumping off points for discussion during your interview. In other words, it's good if they're incomplete in the sense that they leave your interviewer wanting to know more and wanting to ask you questions.
you did not send them any transcript!!! so no it will not show up there... at least mine doesnt
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Hey does anyone know what the rate of acceptance is for Rochester? Are they one of those schools that interviews a lot and then waitlists a lot or do interviewees have a good shot?
I have an interview on 10/29 -- trying to figure out what the best way to get to Rochester is...Megabus will probably be the way to go for me (from Boston)...
From the US News stats, their acceptance rate isn't that great, especially in comparison to some other schools. I believe that it is around 35%, and from last year's thread, there was very little waitlist movement.
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